NAU Yuma Speech-Language Pathology grads set to make big impact in K-12 schools
There is a big need for more speech language pathologists (SLPs) in Yuma, and local graduate students will help make a big impact in the…
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture suspends imports of horses, cattle, and bison from Mexico
Brooke Rollins, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, announced the suspension of importing live cattle, horse, and bison from Mexico, because…
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World War II Veteran in Yuma celebrates 102nd birthday
His wife Lyn says he’s a man who loves art, has quite the sweet tooth, and can also be a social…
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Local firefighters battle fire on 20th Avenue
The fire happened by 20th Avenue and 10th Street, a couple of blocks west of Kiwanis Park in Yuma. The fire appeared to have spread to two lots,…
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Three dead in crash on Interstate 8 in Imperial County
The crash happened at around 8:15 a.m. Saturday when a 21-year-old Yuma man was driving a 1993 Honda Civic eastbound on Interstate 8 east of Mountain…
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Local family displaced after home caught on fire
It happened at around 3:00 a.m. Sunday in the area of South Engler Avenue and East 15th Street. According to Rural Metro, the fire was quickly…
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San Luis Toastmasters Club to host Charter Ceremony
AWC says the ceremony is taking place at their San Luis Learning Center, located at 1340 N. Eighth Avenue, on Thursday, May 15 at 12:05…
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Arizona Western College welding program qualifies for Skills USA national competition
The welding and fabrication team at Arizona Western College welding program are heading to nationals for the Skills USA…
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Local barber hold grand opening ceremony for sensory-friendly space
The grand opening for the sensory studio starts at at 6 p.m. Saturday at Royalty Barber Studio, located at 1799 South First Ave in Yuma, behind…
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Local Walmart hosts Mother’s Day event
The Mother’s Day event started at 10:00 a.m. and took place at the Garden Center of the Walmart located on Pacific…
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Local businesses participate in Women’s Expo
The event, hosted by the Yuma Territorial Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), started at 8:00 a.m. in the Yuma Civic…
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Helios Education Foundation awards Yuma locals with scholarships
The Helios Education Foundation award $500,000 to Arizonans, including seven locals from Yuma…
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Advocating for youth in foster care; how you can make a difference
Court Appointed Special Advocates, or “CASA,” advocates for abused and neglected children in the foster care…
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Keller Williams Realty of Yuma participates in Red Day to support veterans
Keller Williams Realty’s Red Day was founded in 2009 to help locals, whether it’s by distributing food, relief efforts for natural disasters, or…
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Yuma schools go on brief lockdown due to suspicious activity
Around 9:30 Friday morning, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to a report of a suspicious man near 4th Avenue Junior High…
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Fire breaks out at auto parts shop on Engler Avenue
Rural Metro Fire and Yuma Fire worked together to contain a fire at an auto parts shop north of Yuma…
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Man found with gunshot wound on Arizona Avenue
A man with flown to a Phoenix hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound on Arizona Avenue, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Wine night raises money for local burn survivors
Hosted by Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management (YIVWM), the “Come Wine With Us” fundraiser benefited two local causes: The Hansen House and the…
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Local food bank supports students & helps fight summer food insecurity
During the summer, a lot of kids and adults suffer from food insecurity. During the school year, cafeterias provide students with a nice warm meal,…
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More sex abuse charges for CBP agent accused of sexual intercourse with a minor
31-year-old Ramon Marquez appeared back in court Thursday with more charges after being accused of getting sexually involved with a 16-year-old…
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